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Distinguish between between converging and diverging tectonic planets

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Converging TECTONIC PlatesDiverging Tectonic PlatesWhen tectonic plates move towards each other, they are called converging plates.When tectonic plates move away from each other, they are called DIVERGING plates.They COLLIDE or crumble or one of them slides under the other while moving towards each other.They do not collide or crumble while moving away from each other.Converging plates cause folds.Diverging plates cause fractures
in the CRUST.



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